Ketosis & Fatty Liver COPY COPY

Question 1

What is Ketosis?

Answer 1

• Negative energy balance
• Abnormal accumulation of ketone bodies in plasma (hyperketonemia)
  
  • Beta-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)
  • Aceto-acetate
  • Acetone
• Production of ketones exceeds use as an energy source
  
  • Muscle, brain, kidneys